I’m a drummer, percussionist, composer, and music producer based in Budapest. This is my drum blog, a collection of sheet music, transcriptions, exercises, books, and other stuff related to the drums.
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In this new episode, I’ll share an 8th-note triplet drum fill that will give you a different perspective on rudiments, stickings, and phrasing. We’ll arrange and play the concept of this lesson in a jazz context, but you can easily apply it to other genres and styles, enhancing your drumming. Differently from most drum fills, … More A Fill for Every Season #9
In this lesson, we’ll apply the concept of one of my previous exercises in 16th notes to play accent combinations in an 8th-note triplet groove. The workout consists of 3 hi-hat accent combinations playing 8 bass drum patterns. Accents should be played with the “shoulder” of the stick, using the tip for unaccented notes. Be sure to stay … More Beyond the Beat: 8th-Note Triplets – Accent Combinations
Another Linkin Park drum transcription is here! “Heavy Is the Crown” is the band’s second single released on September 24, which teases the upcoming album, From Zero, out on November 15. Stylistically, the song can be labeled as nu-metal, echoing the band’s legendary albums Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Verses are sung by Mike Shinoda in rap style, alternated by the explosive … More Linkin Park – Heavy Is the Crown (Drum Sheet Music)
“The Emptiness Machine” marks the incredible return of Linkin Park to the music scene, seven years after the passing of the late Chester Bennington. The new single teases the upcoming album, From Zero, out on November 15. “The Emptiness Machine” is the first single to feature the new singer Emily Armstrong and the drummer/producer Colin Brittain, who replaced the … More Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine (Drum Sheet Music)
It’s time to celebrate! I’m thrilled to share that the blog’s Instagram page reached over 5,000 followers! This milestone reflects the incredible appreciation and support of musicians worldwide for my transcriptions, exercises, and books. Interactions on the posts have grown considerably in the past months. I’m grateful for every single one of you; your support … More Cheers to 5000 Instagram Followers!
In this collection of transcriptions, we look at the drumming style of Eric Kretz, the dynamic drummer of Stone Temple Pilots, whose beats have become the backbone of some of the most iconic tracks in alternative rock and grunge history. This book includes the complete drum transcriptions of five of their songs: Dead & Bloated, … More Stone Temple Pilots: 5 Drum Transcriptions
In this new episode, we explore the Samai Thaqil, a rhythm originating and used in traditional belly dance music, adapting it to the drumset. “Belly dance” is a Western umbrella term encompassing various dance styles originating from countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe (the Balkans), and Mediterranean Sea areas. The accompanying music … More Rhythms From the World #3 – Samai Thaqil
The drum fill for this new episode involves displacing a drum phrase over the beat. As shown in the figure below, the main idea consists of three 8th notes: two 16th notes on the tom, one 8th note on the floor tom, and one 8th note on the snare in unison with the crash cymbal. … More A Fill for Every Season #8
In 1974, Deep Purple released the album Burn, which included the title track as the opener. The impact of “Burn” was impressive, becoming one of the most iconic songs in rock history and contributing to the origin of progressive and heavy metal. The timeless guitar riff and solo, Jon Lord’s Hammond organ work, the soaring … More Ian Paice: Deep Purple – Burn (Full Drum Transcription)
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